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• Threading Dies and Tap Size: Metric Size M3×0.5, M4×0.7, M5×0.8, M6×1.0, M7×1.0, M8×1.0, M8×1.25, M9×1.25, M10×1.25, M10×1.5, M11×1.25, M11×1.5, M12×1.5, M12×1.75, M14×1.5, M14×2.0, M16×1.5, M16×2.0; SAE Size #4-40 NC, #6-32 NC, #8-32 NC, #10-32 NC, #10-24 NC, #12-24NC, 1/4-28 NF, 1/4-20 NF, 1/8-27 NPT, 5/16-24 NF, 5/16-18 NF, 5/8-18 NF, 3/8-24 NF, 3/8-16 NF, 7/16-20 NF, 7/16-14 NF, 1/2-20 NF, 1/2-13 NF, 5/8-11 NF, 9/16-18 NF, 9/16-12 NF.
• Application: Taps and dies are metal threading tools used to cut and restore internal and external threads precisely. A tap is used to form the female component of the assembly, as in the case of a nut or socket, a die is used on the male component, as in a screw or bolt. In other words, a Tap is used to create the internal threads in a hole for use with a threaded fastener and a die is used to make or repair external threading on a round rod, screw, or bolt.
• Thread Pitch Gauge: Thread pitch gauges are used as a reference tool in determining the pitch of a thread that is on a screw or in a tapped hole. This tool is not used as a precision measuring instrument, rather it allows the user to determine the profile of the given thread and quickly categorize the thread by shape and pitch.
• T Handle Tap Wrench: T Handles hold the end of a tap to provide extra leverage for hand tapping making them very useful for confined spaces or where extra reach or leverage is required. T Handle Tap wrenches may also be used with screw extractors, drills, and other tools.
• Material: Taps and dies are used to cut metals and are typically made of high-speed steel or hardened carbon steel, with the former is much more robust and used for a broader range of material. These cutting materials are suitable for threading steel, cast steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, plastics, softwood, and hardwood.